Pueblo, CO Reviews

Great unknown outdoor town - 4/22/2021
I bought a cheap house in Pueblo 3 years ago. The area has improved quickly and has so much recreation opportunity. The Arkansas river and river trail is great. The Whitewater park is one of the biggest in the state with plans for expansion. It is great for kayaking and surfing. The river is a great run for relaxing below the dam. The mountain bike trails at the Pueblo Reservoir are awesome and technical right at the edge of the town. Dirt biking at Honor park. Pueblo mountain park has real big mountain riding and access to the national forest. The area is improving constantly and you can't beat mountain biking all winter while driving to ski when you want. Lots of mom and pop stores and restaurants as well as every chain you could want. I have never felt unsafe but you need to keep an eye on n your stuff if you leave it unattended for long periods as people notice. Southern Colorado is a great climate. No traffic problems. I'd take it over the rest of the front range when you Read More

Little Big City - 4/15/2021
Pueblo has a lot of amenities.  Read More

Please don't make the mistake of moving here. - 4/10/2021
Please, if you can avoid it, DO NOT MOVE HERE. It is cheap for a reason. I have lived here since 2017. We moved here for my husband's job. I honestly did NOT want to move here because of the crime, and because I wanted to stay in Colorado Springs instead. There are very few jobs here. Most jobs pay minimum wage. If you are not from here, it is harder to get the better paying jobs regardless of your degree or experience; it is WHO you know, not WHAT you know. Most people are underemployed, unemployed or on disability. East Side is the worst. Shootings, drugs, robberies, you name it.Gang activity, organized crime. This phenomenon is not exclusive to the East Side. People from here fiercely defend it and I don't understand why. The cops take forever, and you will have to call 911 often. It is a very depressing place and most people live in poverty. Most of the people I have met here have lived here their entire lives. The town is run down. People throw litter and the desert winds blow Read More

Awesome little town with ALOT to Offer. - 2/28/2021
I grew up here, left for school, traveled the world and came back 5 years ago. Great place for a base camp for any outdoor activity, great cost of living, and people are very friendly.

Riverwalk is awesome, there is a large lake to boat and fish at. The city is one of the top 20 sunniest days in the country.

Has a great small town feel but many amenities. You can always catch a connecting flight from the airport to Denver or make a short drive to the Colorado Springs Airport to avoid major parking and security Read More

Give Pueblo a look...you won't be disappointed! - 2/16/2021
As we rebound from the pandemic, Puebli is OPEN! I've lived here for about 40 years and Pueblo has a lot to offer! There is a thriving arts culture, some great fishing along the banks of the Arkansas river, and the food is unique to the area! You have to try a Slopper made Pueblo green chile...DELICIOUS! Crime is down 18% in the past year which is noticable when walking along The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk! Dont let people's negative comments keep you from visiting this amazing Read More

Degenerates only - 2/11/2021
This town is the worst place to live in most of the U.S. My parents chose this place and promptly got devorced. The schools there are full of wamma be gang members with bad face tattoos. Not even kidding. My best friend growing up now uses my name when getting pulled over and the police just write him a ticket in my name with no ID or anything. Now that there are body cams I do not have to just pay the ticket. Everyone there has a story as to why they arent working. Please if you are a decent person avoid this town. If you are a drug addict looking to steal stereos from cars you will be right at Read More

Why would anyone want to move to the ghetto? - 9/21/2020
This is our ghetto. You are better off moving to La Junta than Read More

a very depressing place - 6/17/2020
My wife and I moved here from Florida about 6 months ago. I'm sorry to say it was one of the worst decisions we have ever made. As soon as we got here we started hearing horror stories from the residents about all kinds of things. Scams, scams, scams. Even the realtor we used warned us about being scammed here. It was really not a good start and it's just gotten worse. We have met a couple of nice couples but for the most part the people are not friendly. If someone just approaches you while your out and about I'd suggest running, no matter the time of day. It is obvious there are drug addicts everywhere here. We get approached almost every time we go out. They either want something given to them or they want to sell something.

We're already looking at moving to another state but what a costly move this was. Pueblo is just sad. We don't know what else to Read More

Okay to visit, but I would move here! - 5/17/2019
I moved to Pueblo in early 2012, due to more affordable housing. If I had known then what I know I'd have never bought my house here! The streets are horribly run down and the city is filthy. Officials don't seem to care about the likes of trash or junk in yards, nor do they care where cars park...people park on their yards or the curb. Yards are unkept, many houses are very worn down. As far as public transportation is concerned, it's almost none existent! The buses are on the hour and only run 6:30 to just after 6pm. Monday thru friday, and 8:30 to 6pm weekends. Don't call a cab, as I've waited over 2 hours. Crime is extremely high here, and there's a lot of gang and drug activity. The city utilizes Black Hills Energy for electric and so we pay 30% more than others in Colorado for electric!. I could go on about more, but it wouldn't get better. I look forward to getting some things done, saving some more money, and moving out of this hell Read More

Enjoyable Place - 10/27/2018
Every place has pros and cons!!!! I've been to 42 states from Key West, FL to Wasilla, AK. Pueblo is affordable offers wonderful, outdoor amenities for those who partake: kayaking, cycling, mtn biking, camping, fishing. Yes, there is crime, and every Colorado city has seen an increase in homeless due to the marijuana. However, marijuana also has provided income and occupations as well. Pueblo offers a vibrant Historic Arkansas Riverwalk for exercising along with dining options. Of course it's not going to be as big as San Antonio. There are 3 or 4 affluent neighborhoods, lots of middle class neighborhoods like mine and then the less desirable neighborhoods just like every other metro area. If you want larger city amenities Colorado Springs is only 45 minutes away. There are two higher education institutions, symphony, 3 museums, art center, three performance venues, and multiple clubs to get involved with. Pueblo is continuing to change for the better. Read More